Neoga News

Many buildings, including a candy factory, a hospital, a freight depot, and a church were damaged.

Girl Scout Kira Wolf of Mattoon reacts to her car's finish during the He & Me Powder Puff Derby races.

Neoga school board members heard at this month's meeting about contact from Stewardson-Strasburg interests in sharing services or programs.A Neoga school officials decided to continue the discussions.

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, MARCH 17 AND THEREAFTER - In this photo taken Feb. 29, 2012, Ron Boeser shows a variety of traps at his residence near Neoga, Ill.

"Ohhhhh Lucy!" Classic television programs and characters will be the theme for this summer's 2012 Neoga Days festival June 14-16. Sara Young, 2012 chairperson for the event, said the committee members are working to tie the classic TV theme into the many activities that will be available at Neoga Days, including the parade scheduled for 5 p.m.